Black Hawk Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 50s. Water levels are 12 inches below the crest of the spillway. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are starting to pick up more crappie. Try in and around the fish house in Town Bay and along Ice House Point shoreline. Fish are up to 10- to 12-inches. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Good: Shore anglers are picking up fish with twisters and crankbaits along Ice House Point shoreline and near the outlet on the east side of the lake. Best bite is in the evening, right before dark.
Brushy Creek Lake
Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 50s. Black Crappie – Fair: Pick up crappie along shore and near submerged structure; fish are 5-inches up to 13-inches. Crappie action will pick up as water temperatures continue to climb. Largemouth Bass – Fair. Walleye – Fair: Use twisters, crankbaits or live bait. Yellow Perch – Slow.
Little Sioux River (Linn Grove to Correctionville)
Water levels are high with recent rains. Some portions of the river are outside of its banks.
North Raccoon River (above State Highway 175 bridge near Auburn)
Water levels have risen; turbidity has increased with recent rains.
North Twin Lake
Water levels are 2-3 feet low. The courtesy dock on the South ramp is installed.
Storm Lake
Water clarity is about 12 inches. Water temperature is around 55 degrees. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are starting to pick up a few perch in the marina. More fish should move in as water temperatures continue to warm. Walleye – Fair: Pick up walleye along the east shore near the inlet and in the marina. White Bass – Fair. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Slow: Anglers have picked up some perch in the marina.
Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 50s in many area lakes. River levels are on the rise with recent rains. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Clear Lake
Lake levels are rising with recent rains. Water level is 6 inches below the spillway. Water temperature is 52 degrees. Black Crappie – Fair: A few crappie have moved into rush the beds; try small jigs and live bait fished slowly. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Bass are in the rush beds; pitch jigs and plastics in vegetation pockets. Walleye – Fair: Anglers continue to catch walleye near shallow rocky habitat with jigs and live bait. Evening fishing is the most productive. Yellow Bass – Fair: Anglers are starting to catch yellow bass while targeting other species. Action should improve when water temperatures warm into the 60s.

Crystal Lake
Black Bullhead – Good: Try fishing wind-blown shorelines at dark with nightcrawlers. Black Crappie- Fair: Crappie will move shallow as the water warms; use small jigs and live bait.
Silver Lake (Worth)
A new dock has been ordered and will be installed before Memorial Day. Largemouth Bass – Good: Slow retrieved bass baits work best with the current cooler water temperatures.
For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.
East Okoboji Lake
The lake level is 4 inches above crest. The walleye season opens May 4. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and afternoon.
Silver LakeWalleye – Good.
Spirit Lake
The lake level is right around crest and is expected to start flowing over the spillway with forecast rains. The walleye season opens May 4. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are finding quality-size fish. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji Lake
The lake level is 4 inches above crest. The walleye season opens May 4. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.

Area water temperatures are slowly rising to the low to mid-50s. Most area lakes are at or above crest and should continue to rise with forecast rains. Most courtesy docks are in place. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes opens on May 4. Expect heavier traffic at some ramps. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.